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	HB 79	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murr, Andrew Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	HB 1296	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.	Relating to the provision of certain notices in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	HB 1297	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.	Relating to service of process on institutions and organizations in certain probate proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	HB 1447	87-0 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Received from the House
	HB 1675	87-0 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 1800	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.	Relating to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of community collaboratives in addressing the exploitation of elderly persons in this state.	House: Human Services	Considered in Calendars
	HB 2178	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2180	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
	HB 2427	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2439	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James | et. al.	Relating to the appointment of a temporary guardian to receive certain social security benefits.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 3063	87-0 (2021)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to the duties of a private professional guardian regarding critical care and end-of-life decisions concerning a ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 3126	87-0 (2021)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.	Relating to the health care providers authorized to examine a person to determine whether the person is incapacitated for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 3318	87-0 (2021)	Author: Neave, Victoria	Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 3394	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.	Relating to determining the incapacity of a guardian.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	HB 3896	87-0 (2021)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to access to certain financial records by the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	SB 156	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides and to the jurisdiction of the transferee court.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 615	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	SB 626	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Moody, Joe	Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated, probate matters and proceedings, and other matters involving statutory county courts, including statutory probate courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	SB 691	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 692	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to access to certain financial records by the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 759	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 824	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 960	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1129	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21
	SB 1411	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1934	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	HB 770	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the establishment of an electronic database for settlement agreements for certain suits involving minors or incapacitated persons; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
	HB 1286	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John | et. al.	Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	HB 2780	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wray, John Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to obsolete references to the Texas Probate Code.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
	HB 2803	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 2857	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 3543	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 3572	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to referrals by the Department of Family and Protective Services to probate courts concerning allegedly incapacitated persons.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
	HB 4562	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to parental administrations for certain incapacitated adults; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
	SB 31	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.	Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
	SB 192	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 536	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
	SB 667	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
	SB 1166	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to obsolete references to the Texas Probate Code.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1426	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 1768	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to guardianships and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1783	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 1784	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the deduction from applied income of compensation paid to guardians of certain Medicaid recipients.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
	SB 1975	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 125	85-0 (2017)	Author: Keough, Mark	Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem and guardians.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 1022	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	HB 1954	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murr, Andrew Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to certain accounts established at financial institutions, including disclosures related to those accounts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar
	HB 2158	85-0 (2017)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to the adoption of the Texas Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
	HB 2469	85-0 (2017)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the establishment of an electronic database for settlement agreements for certain suits involving minors or incapacitated persons; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Received from the House
	HB 2892	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 3631	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 3847	85-0 (2017)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 3901	85-0 (2017)	Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.	Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.	House: Human Services	Withdrawn from schedule
	SB 36	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the regulation of certain guardianship programs.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 37	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
	SB 38	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to certain procedural matters in courts exercising probate jurisdiction.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
	SB 39	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 40	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the bond required and the bond insurance obtained for certain judges.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 41	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the demand for an accounting from an attorney in fact or agent of a principal by certain persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
	SB 498	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to the use of person first respectful language instead of the term "ward."	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Record vote
	SB 511	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Wray, John	Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 667	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
	SB 963	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the establishment of a guardianship court pilot program.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1016	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1056	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	House passage as amended reported
	SB 1096	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1193	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to the adoption of the Texas Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1325	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to authorizing counties to establish public guardians to serve as guardians for certain incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 1559	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1710	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to applications for the complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of a guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1764	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estate in relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.	House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 2016	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.	Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
	SB 64	85-1 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a review by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System of certain court filings made in connection with guardianship proceedings.		Filed
	HB 39	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.	Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 634	84-0 (2015)	Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.	Relating to the rights of a guardian of a person in the criminal justice system.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 1333	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a request for a customer record of a financial institution for guardianship purposes.	House: Human Services	Withdrawn from schedule
	HB 1438	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 1560	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hernandez, Ana Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to investment options for property recovered in a suit by a next friend or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 1921	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to requiring criminal history record information concerning a family member being proposed to serve as a guardian of a ward or proposed ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2183	84-0 (2015)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2418	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to decedents' estates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2419	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wray, John Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the relationship between the Estates Code and the former Texas Probate Code.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date
	HB 2665	84-0 (2015)	Author: Moody, Joe Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and receipt of certain information regarding a ward by certain relatives of the ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
	HB 2733	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to payment and reimbursement of court costs in a guardianship proceeding.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2829	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2858	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2998	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.	Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
	HB 3424	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 3624	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.	Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 3643	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.	Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 3645	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 3906	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 3914	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to certain court-initiated guardianship proceedings involving individuals believed to be incapacitated persons including the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
	HB 3930	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the provision of care and treatment to certain incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 4058	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to intervention in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HR 3437	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1882.		Reported enrolled
	SB 993	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the relationship between the Estates Code and the former Texas Probate Code.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 995	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Wray, John	Relating to decedents' estates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	SB 1224	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1622	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to payment and reimbursement of court costs in a guardianship proceeding.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1623	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1665	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	SB 1876	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	SB 1881	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.	Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
	SB 1882	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to a bill of rights for wards under guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
	SB 1912	84-0 (2015)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
	SB 1929	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
	SR 1058	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1882.		Reported enrolled
	HB 1418	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
	HB 2080	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/14
	HB 2124	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to a medical power of attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 2303	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to a request for a customer record of a financial institution for guardianship purposes.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 2407	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to restoration of a person's right to purchase a firearm on termination of a guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 1/1/14
	HB 2410	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem to represent the interests of certain persons in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2411	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to sign certain documents related to employment of the ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2412	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to notice and reporting of investigations of certified guardians conducted by the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2413	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2461	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to use of spendthrift trust assets to pay certain costs.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2463	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the contents of a court order appointing a guardian of the person of a ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
	HB 2470	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to venue for actions to revoke certain medical powers of attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
	HB 2600	83-0 (2013)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the determination of probable cause for a court to ascertain whether a person is an incapacitated person for purposes of the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee
	HB 2915	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to relating to notice and costs in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
	HB 3313	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to changing the amount of the application fee for a certificate of registration as a private professional guardian.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	SB 528	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 647	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	SB 651	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to a medical power of attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date
	SB 1235	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to guardianships, including assessments for and provision of guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date
	SB 1523	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to changing the amount of the application fee for a certificate of registration as a private professional guardian.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 383	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to allowing a surrogate decision-maker to consent to certain medical treatments on behalf of an inmate of a correctional facility.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections
	HB 1128	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.	House: Public Health Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/11
	HB 1325	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to payment of the costs for services of a guardian ad litem, court visitor, and attorney ad litem in a guardianship proceeding.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 1835	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to trusts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
	HB 1837	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
	HB 1858	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2046	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to decedents' estates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
	HB 2492	82-0 (2011)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the family allowance, treatment of exempt property, and an allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date
	HB 2728	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
	HB 2744	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to guardianships, including the functions of the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 2759	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	HB 2900	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
	HCR 182	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.		Signed by the Governor
	HR 2690	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.		3 hr. notice-for consideration
	SB 220	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
	SB 286	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to attorney's fees and other costs in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	House passage as amended reported
	SB 481	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Jackson, Jim	Relating to the removal of a guardian of an incapacitated person ordered by a court.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
	SB 482	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Jackson, Jim	Relating to authorization agreements between parents and nonparent relatives of a child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
	SB 856	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.	Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Public Health
	SB 1027	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the provision of legal services by a guardian in connection with a guardianship.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1192	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose	Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1196	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
	SB 1197	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to trusts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
	SB 1198	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to decedents' estates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date
	SB 1299	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	Senate: Administration	Referred to Administration
	SR 1254	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.		Reported enrolled
	SB 1	82-1 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Sponsor: Pitts, Jim	Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date
	HB 585	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to records related to an estate of a decedent or incapacitated person.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 587	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the payment of attorney's fees to an attorney representing an applicant for the appointment of a guardian.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	HB 804	81-0 (2009)	Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.	Relating to authorizing a power of attorney for the medical care and education of a child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 889	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 1940	81-0 (2009)	Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.	Relating to an agreement authorizing a non-parent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
	HB 2047	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to authorizing a criminal justice agency to disclose certain criminal history record information to the Guardianship Certification Board and offices of the county clerk.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
	HB 2048	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.	Relating to the appointment or removal of guardians of incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 2049	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to reporting and application requirements regarding certain public and private guardians.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
	HB 2050	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to criminal history record information relating to persons who are certified to provide guardianship services.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
	HB 2260	81-0 (2009)	Author: Truitt, Vicki	Relating to a determination of whether a probate court of this state is a more appropriate forum than a court of another state with respect to guardianship proceedings involving adults.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
	HB 2367	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
	HB 2368	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to trusts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	HB 2502	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to decedents' estates and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	HB 3080	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to guardianships and other matters relating to incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	HB 3635	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to administration of a trust with cotrustees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	HB 3747	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the discharge and court-ordered treatment of certain patients with mental illness.	House: Public Health	No action taken in committee
	HB 4562	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to medical assistance program reimbursement for guardianship expenses of certain recipients.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 271	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Rose, Patrick	Relating to informal caregiver support services and to the appointment of a successor guardian for certain wards adjudicated as totally incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 584	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica	Relating to notification to a patient of a state-operated mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
	SB 683	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the employment, powers, and duties of and procedures for matters referred to a statutory probate court judge or associate judge.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 1053	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the appointment or removal of guardians of incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 1055	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to reporting and application requirements regarding certain public and private guardians.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 1056	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to authorizing a criminal justice agency to disclose certain criminal history record information and to orders of disclosure regarding such information.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 1057	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to criminal history record information relating to persons who are certified to provide guardianship services.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 1267	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1369	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 1598	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Herrero, Abel	Relating to an agreement authorizing a nonparent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 2071	81-0 (2009)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to decedents' estates and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	Senate: Administration	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
	SB 2344	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 2435	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to medical assistance program reimbursement for guardianship expenses of certain recipients.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/09
	HB 336	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 342	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to concurrent guardianship proceedings in this state and in a foreign jurisdiction.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 353	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the obtaining of criminal history record information in a guardianship matter or proceeding.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 417	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	HB 519	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the creation of a trust for the management of an incapacitated person's estate.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	HB 564	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts and other property interests held for the benefit of another.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 585	80-0 (2007)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the jurisdiction and procedures of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 660	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
	HB 990	80-0 (2007)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Relating to the statutory probate court of Collin County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 1295	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to filing fees for certain actions filed in a court with probate jurisdiction.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	HB 1483	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 1484	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to provisional certification for certain guardians.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 1485	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to reimbursement of members of the Guardianship Certification Board for certain expenses.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 1599	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 1708	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.	House: Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar
	HB 1709	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to bonds required of guardians and other personal representatives.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	HB 3216	80-0 (2007)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to the participation of certain family members in a family-controlled state trust company.	House: Financial Institutions	Placed on General State Calendar
	HB 3460	80-0 (2007)	Author: Paxton, Ken Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the statutory probate court of Collin County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
	HB 3757	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the rights of certain incapacitated persons that may be terminated by a court in a guardianship proceeding.	House: Judiciary	Left pending in committee
	HB 3887	80-0 (2007)	Author: Gattis, Dan	Relating to the requirements relating to the appointment of a guardian of the person or of the estate of certain incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	SB 291	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to criminal history record information for guardianship proceedings and to lists of certain public guardians; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 392	80-0 (2007)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
	SB 400	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the jurisdiction of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 406	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to a motion for the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 505	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 506	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to provisional certification for certain guardians.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 507	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to reimbursement of members of the Guardianship Certification Board for certain expenses.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 590	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to a designated agent's access to a principal's medical and health care information.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Public Health
	SB 706	80-0 (2007)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 819	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the fees charged for filing an inventory and appraisement in probate actions.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 973	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica	Relating to notification to a patient of a mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
	SB 1024	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the requirements for appointment as a visiting statutory probate court judge.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary
	SB 1303	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1304	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts and other property interests held for the benefit of another.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1392	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.	Relating to the rights of certain incapacitated persons that may be terminated by a court in a guardianship proceeding and to the restoration of certain rights.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary
	SB 1555	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Garcia, Juan	Relating to compensation and payment of attorney's fees of attorneys serving as guardians of a ward.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
	SB 1701	80-0 (2007)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Rose, Patrick	Relating to the appointment of a successor guardian for certain wards adjudicated as totally incapacitated.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
	HB 230	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to grounds for removal of a guardian.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 782	79-0 (2005)	Author: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 934	79-0 (2005)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to notice requirements in certain proceedings relating to charitable trusts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 1190	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to trusts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/06
	HB 1191	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 1472	79-0 (2005)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the creation of a management trust by a probate court.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 1501	79-0 (2005)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the estate of a ward to make certain gifts of the ward's estate for estate planning purposes.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 1792	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 1793	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the jurisdiction of a court with respect to an action involving a testamentary trust.	House: Judiciary	Left pending in committee
	HB 1910	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to certain actions for personal injury, death, or property damages brought by or against a guardian of the person or estate of an incapacitated person.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 1911	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to certain actions for personal injury, death, or property damages brought by or against a personal representative of a decedent's estate.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 2011	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nixon, Joe	Relating to the creation of a living trust; providing a civil penalty.	House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
	HB 2750	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to certain identifying information provided in connection with a decedent's estate or guardianship.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 2875	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to a statutory probate court judge's authority to transfer certain proceedings from another court to the statutory probate court and to the venue for certain actions brought by or against a guardian, executor, or other personal representative.	House: Judiciary	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
	HB 3240	79-0 (2005)	Author: Paxton, Ken Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead held in a court-ordered trust.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/06
	HB 3435	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to guardianships.	House: Judiciary	Left pending in committee
	HB 3475	79-0 (2005)	Author: Haggerty, Pat Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	HJR 75	79-0 (2005)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize the creation of perpetual trusts.	House: Financial Institutions	Withdrawn from schedule
	SB 346	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 347	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the appointment of an appraiser to appraise the property of a decedent's or ward's estate.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
	SB 349	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the jurisdiction of a court with respect to an action involving a testamentary trust.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Record vote
	SB 367	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1157	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to trusts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1158	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1216	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a statutory probate court judge's authority to transfer certain proceedings from another court to the statutory probate court.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Not again placed on intent calendar
	HB 92	79-3 (2006)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
	HB 445	78-0 (2003)	Author: Talton, Robert Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
	HB 1470	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships and the jurisdiction of certain courts; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
	HB 1471	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the duties and removal of a trustee.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
	HB 1709	78-0 (2003)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the settlement of the guardianship of the estate of a ward.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
	HB 2189	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to temporary guardianship procedures.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
	HB 2239	78-0 (2003)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Relating to the applicability of the rule against perpetuities to trusts.	House: Financial Institutions	No action taken in committee
	HB 2240	78-0 (2003)	Author: Paxton, Ken Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the management of certain trusts and the adoption of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.	House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/04
	HB 2431	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to guardianship proceedings.	House: Judicial Affairs	Left pending in committee
	HB 2679	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03
	HB 3503	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to exculpatory clauses in trusts.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
	HJR 77	78-0 (2003)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the prohibition against perpetual trusts.	House: Financial Institutions	No action taken in committee
	SB 534	78-0 (2003)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the applicability of the rule against perpetuities to trusts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
	SB 574	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the duties and removal of a trustee.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 575	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to adoption of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1178	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships of incapacitated persons; providing a criminal penalty.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	SB 1450	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Judicial Affairs
	SJR 26	78-0 (2003)	Author: Carona, John	Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the prohibition against perpetual trusts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
	HB 361	70-0 (1987)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Green, Gene	Relating to the appointment of temporary administrators, representatives, and guardians for certain persons and estates.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/87
	HB 366	70-0 (1987)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Green, Gene	Relating to payment of claims without guardianship and the administration of terminated guardianship assets.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
	HB 368	70-0 (1987)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the acceptance or disclaimer of certain property interests, the effects of acceptance of certain trust interests, and the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain probate proceedings.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/87
	HB 505	70-0 (1987)	Author: Gibson, Bruce	Relating to the appointment and power of disclaimer of a guardian or representative for an unborn or unascertained beneficiary.	House: Judicial Affairs	1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
	HB 813	70-0 (1987)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Green, Gene	Relating to the circumstances under which a guardian may borrow money against the estate of a ward.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
	HB 1529	70-0 (1987)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to the costs adjudged against the personal representative of an estate or guardianship for neglect or breach of a statutory or fiduciary duty.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
	HB 1547	70-0 (1987)	Author: Warner, Larry	Relating to the distribution of certain trust income.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
	HB 2137	70-0 (1987)	Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank	Relating to the regulation of trust companies and other corporations exercising trust powers.	House: Financial Institutions	Referred to Financial Institutions
	SB 121	70-0 (1987)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to appointment and power of disclaimer of a guardian or representative for an unborn or unascertained beneficiary.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 125	69-0 (1985)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to costs adjudged against the personal representative of an estate or guardianship for neglect or breach of a statutory or fiduciary duty.	House: Judicial Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
	HB 746	69-0 (1985)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the payment of certain claims owed to persons for whom no guardian has been appointed, to the termination of certain guardianships, and to the disposition of guardianship assets.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	HB 965	69-0 (1985)	Author: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the regulation of trusts and gifts to minors.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
	HB 2034	69-0 (1985)	Author: Wright, Brad Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the appointment and duties of temporary guardians and the designation of guardians under the Texas Probate Code.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	SB 352	69-0 (1985)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to costs adjudged against the personal representative of an estate or guardianship for neglect or breach of a statutory or fiduciary duty.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Postponed in committee
	SB 517	69-0 (1985)	Author: Farabee, Ray Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the regulation of trusts and gifts to minors.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
	SB 1429	69-0 (1985)	Author: Krier, Cynthia Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the designation of a guardian by a person before the person becomes incompetent.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
	SB 1451	69-0 (1985)	Author: Howard, Ed	Relating to the disclaimer of an interest in certain property of a decedent by the person or the personal representative of the person entitled to receive the property, and to the representation of certain persons in probate proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
	HB 266	68-0 (1983)	Author: Green, Gene Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem and attorneys ad litem in probate proceedings.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	SB 520	68-0 (1983)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem and attorneys ad litem in certain probate proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
	SB 523	68-0 (1983)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the liability of certain personal representatives for attorney's fees.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
	SB 1097	68-0 (1983)	Author: Uribe, Hector Sponsor: Danburg, Debra	Relating to the definition of an incapacitated person, to limited guardianships for incapacitated persons, and to hearings and evidentiary matters connected with those hearings.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
	HB 594	67-0 (1981)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to the transfer of assets to and the naming and the authority of a custodian under the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act.	House: Judicial Affairs	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
	HB 2094	67-0 (1981)	Author: Nowlin, James Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to the transfer of assets to and the naming and authority of a custodian under the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	HB 482	66-0 (1979)	Author: Bird, Ronald C.	Relating to the sale of property of a minor in an estate by a parent without appointment as a guardian.	House: Judiciary	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
	HB 902	66-0 (1979)	Author: Evans, Charles	Relating to the liability of a trustee or personal representative of the estate of a decedent who continues a partnership in the place of the deceased partner.	House: Judiciary	Scheduled for future calendar placement
	HB 1360	66-0 (1979)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to a temporary guardianship for minors by reason of residence.	House: Judiciary	Scheduled for future calendar placement
	HB 1451	66-0 (1979)	Author: Messer, Bill Sponsor: Meier, Bill	Relating to guardianship of deceased wards, final accounting by the guardian, payment of a ward's funeral expenses, and payments becoming due until the guardian's discharge.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	SB 462	66-0 (1979)	Author: Farabee, Ray Sponsor: Evans, Charles	Relating to the liability of a trustee or of a personal representative of the estate of a decedent who continues a partnership in the place of the deceased partner.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 511	66-0 (1979)	Author: Meier, Bill Sponsor: Hartung, Frank	Relating to certain trustee's powers and the qualification of a charitable remainder unitrust, annuity trust, or pooled income fund for a federal tax deduction.	House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 1009	66-0 (1979)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to protection for elderly persons, the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem in a proceeding for a permanent guardianship, and the liability of officers, and employees of the Texas Department of Human Resources.	Senate: Human Resources	Reported from committee favorably with substitute
	HB 58	65-0 (1977)	Author: Johnson, Eddie	Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding for the appointment of a permanent guardian of an adult.	House: Judiciary	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
	HB 289	65-0 (1977)	Author: Ezzell, Michael H. Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem in an proceeding for the appointment of a permanent guardian of an adult.	House: Judiciary Senate: Administration	Effective in 90 days
	HB 1187	65-0 (1977)	Author: Cain, David Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the determination of heirship of a ward who dies instestate and the sale of property of the ward under certain circumstances.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days
	HB 1445	65-0 (1977)	Author: Gaston, Frank Sponsor: Traeger, John	Relating to a guardianship for a person missing on public service; amending the Texas Probate Code.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days
	HB 2240	65-0 (1977)	Author: Salinas, Froy Sponsor: Hance, Kent	Relating to persons who may be appointed guardians.	House: Judiciary Senate: Administration	Effective in 90 days
	SB 442	65-0 (1977)	Author: Jones, Gene	Providing for the transfer of custodial property to a minor or his estate entitled to receive it under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
	SB 485	65-0 (1977)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Grant, Ben Z.	Relating to the authority of a guardian to make certain investments or sales.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	90 Day Bill
	SB 1127	65-0 (1977)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem in a proceeding for the appointment of a permanent guardian of an adult.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
	SB 1147	65-0 (1977)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the employment of attorneys by certain personal representatives.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
	HB 179	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hutchison, Ray Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill	Concerning the designation of trustees to receive death benefits under employees' trusts; the payment thereof when no trustee makes claim; the exemption of such death benefits from certain obligations of the employee's estate; allowing commingling of death benefits with other assets; the validation of beneficiary designations prior to the effective date of this Act.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 407	64-0 (1975)	Author: McDonald, Felix Sponsor: Longoria, Raul	Relating to the definition of a minor for probate purposes.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days
	HB 919	64-0 (1975)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to the authority of guardians of estates of wards to make tax-motivated gifts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 1266	64-0 (1975)	Author: Washington, Craig	Providing for venue in the sale of real estate of a minor without guardianship and further providing that such application shall be under oath.	House: Judiciary	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
	HB 1267	64-0 (1975)	Author: Washington, Craig	Amending Section 147 of the Texas Probate Code relating to the time an independent executor must plead a suit brought against him.	House: Judiciary	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
	HB 1270	64-0 (1975)	Author: Washington, Craig Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"	Relating to claims against estates of wards.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days
	HB 1271	64-0 (1975)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the sale of real estate by the personal representative.	House: Judiciary	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
	SB 411	64-0 (1975)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to the authority of guardians of estates of wards to make tax-motivated gifts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from committee favorably
	SB 562	64-0 (1975)	Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"	Providing a time for the payment of claims in estates of wards and further providing that in insolvent estates preference shall be given to claims for care, maintenance, and education of the ward and administrative expenses of the guardianship.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
	SB 566	64-0 (1975)	Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Relating to the court approval of previous expenditures from the corpus of a ward's estate without approval and raising the limit on such expenditures.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 568	64-0 (1975)	Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Relating to the time allowed an independent executor before he must pleadto a suit brought against him.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 991	64-0 (1975)	Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Providing for the filing of partition suits in the Probate Court in which guardianship proceedings are pending.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 451	63-0 (1973)	Author: Hollowell, Bill	Authorizing judges to remove guardians and terminate guardianships within their jurisdiction under certain conditions, after notice to the guardians and wards; amending the Texas Probate Code.	House: Judiciary	Committee hearing date
	HB 1143	63-0 (1973)	Author: Clayton, Bill	Clarifying authority of corporate guardians to sell or dispose of certain investments.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 1505	63-0 (1973)	Author: Weddington, Sarah	Relating to the authority of the guardian of the person of an incompetent to consent to the sterilization of such incompetent, amending Part 5, Chapter 7, Texas Probate Code, by adding Section 229a; and declaring an emergency.	House: Judiciary	Sent to Calendar Committee
	SB 551	63-0 (1973)	Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Relating to partial distribution of the corpus or income of an estate, borrowing money by guardians of estates, and the sale of real property of an estate.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	SB 660	63-0 (1973)	Author: Sherman, Max Sponsor: Clayton, Bill	Amending the Texas Probate Code to clarify the authority of corporate guardians to sell or dispose of certain investments.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
	HB 903	62-0 (1971)	Author: Clayton, Bill Sponsor: Word, J.P.	Relating to the filing and payment of claims against the estate of a decedent and the limit on claims which may be paid to nonresident guardians.
	SB 483	62-0 (1971)	Author: Hightower, Jack	Relating to the appointment of appraisers when letters testamentary or of administration or of guardianship are granted.
	HB 327	61-0 (1969)	Author: Nowlin, James	Relating to the amount of money which a minor, an incompetent, or a drunkard is entitles to receive as a liquidated debt without a guardian.
	HB 375	61-0 (1969)	Author: Daniel, Jr., Price	Relating to the filling of vacancies occurring in the number of trustees originally appointed under a valid trust agreement.
	HB 384	61-0 (1969)	Author: Neugent, L. Dean | et. al.	Relating to the determination and distribution of common law trust income.
	SB 274	61-0 (1969)	Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline	Relating to amending the Probate Code, increasing the maximum from $500 to $1,500 on moneys paid the County Clerk for withdrawal by the creditor minor on a small estate; and providing a procedure for the accounting of any increase and reporting of the status of such investments.
	SB 611	61-0 (1969)	Author: Watson, Jr., Murray	Relating to amending the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act relating to the duties and powers of custodians.
	SB 25	60-0 (1967)	Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"	Relating to permitting beneficiaries of a trust created before the effective date of the Texas Trust Act to elect to come under the provisions of said Act, after the death of trustor or trustors; specifying the means by which the election is to be made.
	SB 80	59-0 (1965)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to amending the Texas Trust Act, to eliminate overlapping or conflict with the definitions of Section 4 of said Act; permitting trustee's compensation or commissions and attorney's fees to be charged either against principal or income of a trust, or between both.
	SB 503	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.	Relating to the authority of a guardian to purchase or to continue in effect life, term, or endowment insurance and annuity policies administered by the Veterans Administration; amending the Texas Probate Code.
	HB 381	58-0 (1963)	Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code to permit mortgage or pledge of any real or personal property of an estate, under order of the court, for the purpose of making improvements or repairs on the ward's home or for building the ward a home.
	HB 1048	58-0 (1963)	Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code to allow the guardian subject to the approval of the Court to make all funeral arrangements for a deceased ward, to pay all such expenses out of the estate of the deceased ward, and to allow such guardian to pay all other existing debts.
	SB 160	58-0 (1963)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to amending the Texas Trust Act relating to permitting trustees' compensation to be chargeable either against principal or income of a trust; providing that trustees' commissions shall be paid out of principal.
	HB 95	57-0 (1961)	Author: Atwell, Ben	Relating to amending a certain Section of the Texas Probate Code relating to authorized investments by a guardian of an estate of money on hand belonging to the ward beyond that which may be necessary for the education and maintenance of such ward.
	HB 221	57-0 (1961)	Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code so as to permit Probate and County Courts to approve expenditures by guardians from the corpus of ward's estates for support, maintenance and education under certain circumstances.
	HB 292	57-0 (1961)	Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relative to reciprocity provisions authorizing out-of-State banks and trust companies, including national banks to act in certain fiduciary capacities in the State of Texas.
	HB 293	57-0 (1961)	Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.	Relating to amending the Texas Banking Code, Texas Probate Code and Texas Trust Act so as to clarify, harmonize and confirm the provisions dealing with action without bond by banks with trust powers and by trust companies authorized to serve as trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, or receiver.
	HB 330	57-0 (1961)	Author: Bailey, Scott J.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code to provide that the guardian of an estate may invest certain moneys of his ward in certain bank savings accounts.
	SB 38	57-0 (1961)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to authorized investments by a guardian of an estate of money on hand belonging to the ward beyond that which may be necessary for the education and maintenance of such ward; amending the Texas Probate Code authorizing such guardian to invest such money in interest-bearing time deposits which may be withdrawn on or before one year after demand in any bank to the extent that the payment of such deposit is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
	SB 141	57-0 (1961)	Author: Hudson, Hubert R.	Relating to amending the Texas Banking Code of 1943, clarifying, harmonizing and confirming the provisions of those Statutes dealing with action without bond by banks with trust powers and by trust companies authorized to serve as trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, receiver, or, although without general depository powers, depository for any moneys paid into court.
	SB 142	57-0 (1961)	Author: Hudson, Hubert R.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code to add reciprocity provisions authorizing out-of-state banks and trust companies, including national banks, to act in certain fiduciary capacities in the State of Texas, when and to the extent that banks and trust companies organized under the laws of the State of Texas, and national banks, with their principal offices in this state, are permitted to so act in other states, territories or the District of Columbia; fixing penalties for violation.
	SB 287	57-0 (1961)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code so as to provide certain conditions for certain persons to act as independent administrators and guardians.
	HB 182	56-0 (1959)	Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"	Relating to amending the Probate Code so as to permit Probate and County courts to approve expenditures by guardians from the corpus of ward's estates for support, maintenance and education under certain circumstances.
	HB 290	56-0 (1959)	Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"	Relating to amending the Probate Code so as to permit Probate and County Courts to approve expenditures by guardians from the corpus of ward's estates for support, maintenance and education under certain circumstances.
	HB 468	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bartram, Raymond A.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relative to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
	HB 568	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that if a trustee shall unlawfully and with intent to defraud any beneficiary or settlor of a trust, convert the same or any part thereof to his own use, he shall be punished as provided in cases of theft.
	HB 569	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by extending its terms to include a trustee and by providing that an indictment for theft or conversion of any estate by a trustee with intent to defraud any beneficiary or settlor of a trust may be presented within ten (10) years from the time of the commission of the offense.
	HB 643	56-0 (1959)	Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick	Relating to amending the Probate Code by enlarging the scope so as to include as authorized investments of guardians of estates of wards, investments in savings accounts of national banks or state banks and investments in a common trust fund.
	HB 652	56-0 (1959)	Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code by permitting guardians of estates to borrow money, secured by mortgage, deed of trust or otherwise, for repairs to the family homestead, or premises occupied as such, in certain circumstances.
	SB 189	56-0 (1959)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to amending the Probate Code relating to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
	HB 483	55-0 (1957)	Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relating to investments of guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
	SB 272	55-0 (1957)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relating to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
	HB 14	54-0 (1955)	Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest | et. al.	Relating to establishing and adopting a probate code for the State of Texas by revising and rearranging the statutes of this State which pertain to descent and distribution, wills, administration of descendants' estates, actions to declare heirship, guardianship, and other probate matters; and by making various changes in, omissions from, and additions to, such statutes.
	HB 167	53-0 (1953)	Author: Baker, Robert W.	Relating to amending statutes, providing the procedure for appointment and qualification of nonresident guardians requiring written application and certain procedure in connection therewith; validating certain Letters of Guardianship heretofore issued under the Article and also validating certain conveyances, mineral leases, and other acts of such guardians.
	SB 316	53-0 (1953)	Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy	Relating to amending Statutes so as to provide that when real estate is sold by a guardian partly on credit, the cash payment shall be not less than thirty per cent (30%) of the purchase price.
	HB 205	52-0 (1951)	Author: Sadler, Harley Herman	Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize guardians of the estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, and other persons, appointed under the laws of this State, to make, enter into and execute oil and gas leases and oil, gas and mineral leases upon lands belonging to the estates of their wards; providing that leases may include provisions authorizing the lessee to pool or unitize the oil, gas and gas rights in the lands of their wards with similar rights in the lands of their wards with similar rights in other lands.
	HB 251	52-0 (1951)	Author: Peterson, Dudley W. | et. al.	Relating to providing for validating the appointment of guardians heretofore appointed upon citations or notices not directed to the sheriff or any constable of the county in which proceedings are instituted but conforming to the other requirements of Article 4114 of Title 69 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Revision of 1925, both before and after the Amendment of 1941; providing that this Act shall not apply in certain cases.
	HB 417	52-0 (1951)	Author: Crouch, Douglass "Doug"	Relating to amending certain statutes so as to prescribe the method of service of citation in connection with temporary administrators; validating service of all citations heretofore served and all sales of property by administrators originally appointed as temporary administrators; providing nothing herein shall affect pending litigation.
	SB 26	52-0 (1951)	Author: Bullock, Pat M.	Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize guardians of the estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, and other persons, appointed under the laws of this State, to make, enter into, and execute leases for the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and other minerals, or any one or more of them on, in, and under lands belonging to the estates of their wards.
	HB 539	51-0 (1949)	Author: Thomas, M. K.	Relating to amending a previous Act, authorize guardians to contract for the recovery of property of their wards and pay expenses incident to such recovery by conveyance of a contingent interest therein.
	HB 565	51-0 (1949)	Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren	Relating to amending previous sections, authorizing guardians of the estates of minors and other persons to enter into pooling or unitization agreements coverage the interests of their wards in oil as well as gas rights; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
	SB 33	51-0 (1949)	Author: Bell, John Junior	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that administrators may, for a named beneficiary, acquire and hold shares in any building and loan association.
	SB 89	51-0 (1949)	Author: Bell, John Junior	Relating to authorizing guardians of estates of minors to contribute to charitable institutions.
	SB 177	51-0 (1949)	Author: Lane, Wardlow William	Relating to providing that executors, guardian and other fiduciaries, as well as the State of Texas, may have the same power as an individual who is sui juris to enter into pooling agreements for the development and operation of fields for the production of oil.
	SB 331	51-0 (1949)	Author: McDonald, Warren Swann	Relating to amending a previous Act, to authorize guardians to contract for the recovery of property of their wards and pay expenses incident to such recovery by conveyance of a contingent interest therein, subject to approval by the Probate Court.
	HB 190	50-0 (1947)	Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.	Relating to amending previous Acts, relative to providing for closing the guardianship when disabilities of minority are removed.
	HB 285	50-0 (1947)	Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred	Relating to amending a previous Act, in regard to amount of bond of guardian of an estate.
	HB 562	50-0 (1947)	Author: Holstein, Ligon L. | et. al.	Relating to validating sales of real estate made by guardians and administrators prior to December 31st, 1946.
	HB 717	50-0 (1947)	Author: Blankenship, Dallas A.	Relating to providing for uniform powers of Foreign Representatives; repealing all laws in conflict
	HB 121	49-0 (1945)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that bonds made by surety companies authorized to write such bonds in the State of Texas may be in the amount of the value of the personal property belonging to such estate, plus a reasonable amount to cover the rents, revenues and income derived from the renting or use of real estate belonging to such estate.
	HB 123	49-0 (1945)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	Relating to amending certain Statutes to change the bond requirements of a guardian when selling real estate of a ward.
	HB 125	49-0 (1945)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	Relating to amending certain articles so that when executors' and administrators' bonds are made by either domestic or foreign corporations permitted to do business in this State, such bonds may be in a sum of the estimated value of the personal property belonging to such estate, plus such reasonable estimated amount as may be found necessary by the court for the protection of such estate.
	HB 320	49-0 (1945)	Author: Roark, Woodrow W.	Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that in the event the estate of a ward or wards shall consist of any cash money on deposit or United States Government securities and/or bonds or should consist of any proceeds of any life insurance policy due to said estate, then in the event the guardian's bond shall only be in the amount equal to the amount of cash money on deposit and/or the amount of any proceeds or funds due from any insurance policy, providing that if the insurance is payable in installments, the bond shall be equal to total amount of insurance paid each year.
	HB 321	49-0 (1945)	Author: Roark, Woodrow W.	Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the purchase of a life insurance contract by the guardian and limiting the amount of the premium.
	HB 480	49-0 (1945)	Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin	Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for rules and regulations to govern the County Judge in fixing and setting a bond of guardians in instances where the ward will require monies in installments from insurance and pension sources.
	HB 627	49-0 (1945)	Author: McAlister, Obel L.	Relating to amending certain Statutes to authorize the formation of private corporations for the purpose of acting as Executor under the last will or as an Administrator of the estate of any deceased person and as Guardian of any infant, insane person, idiot or habitual drunkard and as Trustee under any lawful trust committed to it by contract or under appointment of any Court of competent jurisdiction and as Agent for the performance of any lawful act.
	SB 118	49-0 (1945)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to amending certain Acts fixing amount of bond of guardian of ward, providing for payment, conditions and approval of bond of guardian, prescribing duties of judge with reference to such bond and making the judge liable for damage for failure to use reasonable diligence in the discharge of his duties, and to repeal all laws in conflict herewith.
	SB 213	49-0 (1945)	Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.	Relating to authorizing guardians of the estates of minors and other persons, appointed under the laws of this state, to enter into pooling or unitization agreements covering the interest of their wards in the gas and gas rights in any lands which are subject to gas leases or oil, gas and mineral leases heretofore or hereafter made and entered into, so as to pool or unitize such gas and gas rights with similar rights under other lands and prescribing the manner in which said pooling or unitization agreements shall be made.
	SB 214	49-0 (1945)	Author: York, Joseph Alton	Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that suit against an executor, administrator or guardian to establish a money demand against the estate shall be brought in the county in which such estate is administered.
	HB 482	48-0 (1943)	Author: McMurry, Houston | et. al.	Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the sale of real estate by guardians and prescribing the terms of sale and requisites of orders directing the sale of real estate and requiring bond.
	HB 524	48-0 (1943)	Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.	Relating to trusts and trustees; providing for the creation of trusts and the regulation of trusts and trustees; listing the permissible purpose of trusts.
	SB 14	48-0 (1943)	Author: Lemens, Vernon	Relating to amending certain statutes relative investments by guardians of estates in building and loan association shares.
	SB 233	48-0 (1943)	Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"	Relating to providing for the issuance of orders of sale of real estate belonging to wards by their guardians and the confirmation thereof by the Probate Courts.
	SB 251	48-0 (1943)	Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. | et. al.	Relating to trusts and trustees; providing for the creation of trusts and the regulation of trusts and trustees.
	SB 270	48-0 (1943)	Author: Mauritz, Fred	Relating to providing for the sale of easements and right-of-ways by guardians, executors and administrators and prescribing the procedure therefor.
	SB 361	48-0 (1943)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to amending certain Statutes relative the closing of guardianships of estates.
	HB 738	47-0 (1941)	Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"	Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the offense of conversion by an executor, administrator, or guardian having charge of any estate, real, personal, or mixed.
	SB 78	47-0 (1941)	Author: Cotten, Clay	Relating to amending certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes regarding the disposition of estates by guardians.
	SB 125	47-0 (1941)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending certain Article relating to the commencement of proceedings for the appointment of guardians of the persons and estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, habitual drunkards and persons for whom it is necessary to appoint guardians to collect funds from the State and/or Federal Government.
	HB 40	46-0 (1939)	Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; regulation of sales of real estate by guardians.
	HB 530	46-0 (1939)	Author: Reed, William Otey	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; to provide for annual accounts and the matter to be shown therein and that guardians shall show in such annual accounts the source and nature of receipts and disbursements, showing principal and income separately, and include in their accounts by reference to former accounts.
	SB 189	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for annual accounts and that guardians shall show in such annual accounts the source and nature of receipts and disbursements, showing principal and income separately; requiring the exhibition of all securities owned by the ward to the Court.
	SB 357	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the commencement of proceedings for the appointment of guardians of the persons and estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, habitual drunkards and persons to whom it is necessary to appoint guardians.
	SB 358	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statue to provide personal service of process on minors and guardians.
	SB 359	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the filing of written applications for the appointment of guardians and requiring such applications to set forth and contain certain information with respect to the person for whom the appointment of a guardian is sought.
	SB 360	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the issuance of notices upon the filing of applications for appointment of guardians.
	SB 364	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute prohibiting certain persons from accepting guardianships.
	SB 371	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute by providing for appointments of a guardian of a person who within six months prior to the filing of an application for the appointment of a guardian of his person or estate has been adjudged to be a person of unsound mind or a habitual drunkard under certain conditions.
	SB 382	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the filing of an application for the appointment of a guardian of a person who may have been adjudged insane or a habitual drunkard and for the issuance and service of notices in such cases.
	SB 383	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the release of a guardian and the immediate appointment of a successor and providing that such resigning guardian shall not be discharged and that neither he nor his sureties shall be released until he has delivered the estate of his ward to his successor and final judgment rendered upon his final account.
	SB 384	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the immediate appointment of a successor guardian upon the death, resignation or removal of a guardian without further citation or notice and prior to the approval of final accounting of the former guardian.
	HB 938	45-0 (1937)	Author: Broadfoot, Albert S.	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing for the appointment of a guardian for a non compos mentis interested in an estate subject to division; providing for appointment of a guardian ad litem and/or attorney to represent nonresidents and unknown parties having an interest in said property.
	SB 84	45-0 (1937)	Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"	Relating to providing, with approval of the court, for the purchase by a Guardian of life insurance and/or annuity contracts for the benefit of his or her ward or wards.
	HB 38	45-1 (1937)	Author: Stinson, Jeff D.	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing the procedure authorizing the issuance of letters of guardianship in estates of nonresident minors, persons of unsound mind, and drunkards.
	HB 124	45-2 (1937)	Author: Colquitt, Rawlins M. | et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; the investment of surplus funds of ward or wards in the hands of guardians or the lending of same.
	HB 653	44-0 (1935)	Author: McCalla, Kenneth	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; citation of sureties upon filing application by guardian for removal of business to another county.
	HB 654	44-0 (1935)	Author: McCalla, Kenneth	Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; service of citation to ward on filing of final account.
	SB 81	44-0 (1935)	Author: Moore, Weaver	Relating to guardians authorized to apply for order to recovery realty of wards under certain conditions.
	SB 366	44-0 (1935)	Author: Westerfeld, Claud C.	Relating to bond of guardian and order confirming sale of real estate.
	SB 367	44-0 (1935)	Author: Westerfeld, Claud C.	Relating to confirmation of sales of real estate by guardians.
	HB 227	43-0 (1933)	Author: Harman, William Murdock | et. al.	Relating to providing for the removal of guardianships from one county in this State to another county therein, when the residence of the ward is changed to such other county, and in cases where the guardian of the ward's estate is in one person or corporation, and his natural guardian, or guardian of his person is another.
	SB 180	43-0 (1933)	Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy	Relating to giving county courts acting in probate matters authority to authorize guardians of estates of minors to partition real estate in which the minor's estate has an interest in common with other part owner or owners.
	SB 7	43-3 (1934)	Author: Hopkins, Welly Kennon	Relating to amending certain statute relating to sale of real estate by guardian by inserting the word "ward" in place of the word "minor."
	HB 117	42-0 (1931)	Author: McCombs, Charles S.	Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to sales of real estate by guardians and loans for the improvement of real estate.
	HB 119	42-0 (1931)	Author: Savage, William Thomas | et. al.	Relating to amending certain statutes relating to terms of sale of real estate made by guardians, so as to provide that a sale may be made of the equity in land securing an indebtedness.
	HB 210	42-0 (1931)	Author: Holland, Robert H.	Relating to providing that all citations and notices issued by the County Clerk under certain statutes concerning the estates of decedents, guardian and ward shall be returnable to the court from which issued on certain days.
	HB 216	42-0 (1931)	Author: Holland, Robert H.	Relating to providing that persons applying for letters testamentary of administration and for letters of guardianship shall furnish to the clerk of the probate court a post office and residence address.
	HB 253	42-0 (1931)	Author: Holland, Robert H.	Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that guardianships may be closed and the guardian discharged when there is no further property or estate in the guardianship.
	HB 254	42-0 (1931)	Author: Holland, Robert H.	Relating to amending certain statutes by adding the provision that non-residents of this State except in ancillary proceedings shall not be appointed guardians.
	HB 299	42-0 (1931)	Author: Holland, Robert H.	Relating to providing that when the Guardian is cited for removal upon the Court's own motion, service of citation may be had upon such Guardian by registered letter.
	HB 57	41-0 (1929)	Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for fixing the venue where the appointment of guardians may be made.	House: Judiciary
	HB 122	41-0 (1929)	Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy	Relating to amending a certain Statute so as to provide that the county judge may in his discretion require a guardian of an estate to give bond with one or more corporations authorized to execute surety bonds in this State as surety, in such amount as may be fixed by the judge, and providing for guardian bonds with two or more good and sufficient sureties to be approved by county judges.	House: Judiciary
	HB 415	41-0 (1929)	Author: Thompson, J. Lewis	Relating to amending certain laws relating to the investment of surplus funds of ward in the hands of guardian, or loan same, designating certain investments that may be made.
	HB 552	41-0 (1929)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.	Relating to validating the appointment of guardians.
	HB 688	41-0 (1929)	Author: Savage, William Thomas	Relating to regulating the compensation of guardians.
	SB 117	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to providing for the giving of notices to the United States Veterans Bureau of the filing of all annual and other accounts and of all applications for the expenditure and investment of funds by guardians whose wards are beneficiaries of the United States Veterans' Bureau and providing for collection of fees therefor.
	SB 118	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to providing for the removal of guardians without notice when notices or other process of court cannot be served upon them on account of their whereabouts being unknown.
	SB 73	41-2 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.	Relating to validating the service of citations whether published or posted in all proceedings where guardians have been appointed, written wills probated or executors or administrators appointed and validating sale of lands under the orders of the probate courts by guardians, executors or administrators after citation was published.
	HB 43	40-0 (1927)	Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree	Relating to amending Article 4231, of Chapter 10, Title 69, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to posting notice of resignation for guardians.
	HB 294	40-0 (1927)	Author: Parish, Sr., Overton L.	Relating to validating the appointment of guardians when citation was published and not posted.
	HB 365	40-0 (1927)	Author: Bobbitt, Sr., Robert Lee	Relating to providing for the making of oil and gas and other mineral leases by guardians of the estates of minors and other persons.
	HB 493	40-0 (1927)	Author: Sutton, Jesse W. | et. al.	Relating to providing for the placing of children in homes by indenture or otherwise by persons, societies or asylums engaged therein; providing the procedure therefor, and providing for the execution of bonds to be given by such person society or asylum to whom payable and the conditions and forfeiture thereof; providing a penalty.
	SB 62	40-0 (1927)	Author: Bailey, John H.	Relating to providing that whenever the estate of a minor consists in part of real estate, and any part or parcel of such real estate produces no revenue or does not produce sufficient revenue to make a fair return upon the value of such part or parcel of said real estate, and the guardian of said estate does not deem it advisable or advantageous to said estate to improve such part or parcel of said real estate, said guardian may make a written application to the court in which such guardianship is pending stating such facts and asking for an order to sell such part or parcel of said real estate, and authorizing the court to order such sale.
	SB 119	40-0 (1927)	Author: Price, Lloyd E.	Relating to amend an Article 4231 of Chapter 10, Title 69, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
	SB 206	40-0 (1927)	Author: Ward, Pierce B.	Relating to the bond of guardians so as to permit the premium on such bond, if made by a corporation authorized to issue and execute guaranty or indemnity bond, to be paid out the estate of the ward.
	HB 92	39-0 (1925)	Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P.	Relating to providing a method of validating titles to lands conveyed by guardians under the provisions of certain statutes, where county court failed to require the bond provided for in said statutes.	House: Judiciary
	HB 229	39-0 (1925)	Author: Daniel, Roy Joyner | et. al.	Relating to amending certain statute relating to filing of accounts by guardians and furnishing certified copies thereof in certain cases.	House: Judiciary
	HB 287	39-0 (1925)	Author: Bobbitt, Sr., Robert Lee	Relating to authorizing the temporary and permanent guardians of the estates of minors and persons; making oil, gas and mineral leases on real estate belonging to the estates of their wards, and prescribing the manner in which such leases shall be made, and repealing certain statute relating to making of mineral leases by guardians, approved March 24, 1919, and repealing all other laws in conflict herewith.	House: Judiciary
	HB 336	39-0 (1925)	Author: Wade, William Andrew	Relating to amending certain statute so as to authorize the appointment of temporary guardians of the persons and estates of minors and persons of unsound mind; providing the mode and manner of such appointment.	House: Judiciary
	HB 353	39-0 (1925)	Author: Frnka, Joseph V. | et. al.	Relating to amending certain statute relating to the filing of inventory and appraisement.	House: Judiciary
	SB 130	39-0 (1925)	Author: Parnell, John D. | et. al.	Relating to amending certain statute relating to filing of accounts by guardians and furnishing certified copies thereof in certain cases.	Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
	SB 137	39-0 (1925)	Author: Ward, Pierce B.	Relating to the management and control of the estates of minors by guardian, so as to provide for the sale of the real estate of minors, and for the improvement of such real estate, and for the extension of debts against the estate of such minor, and to provide for securing the payment of such debts and for such improvements by executing mortgages, deeds of trust, mechanics' contracts and material men lien in the manner and under the circumstances herein set forth, and providing for application for such order whenever it appears that a necessity exists therefor.	Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
	SB 404	39-0 (1925)	Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah | et. al.	Relating to temporary and permanent Guardians of the estates of minors; allowing such to make oil, gas and mineral leases on real estate belonging to the estates of their wards.	Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 612	38-0 (1923)	Author: Simpson, Gordon	Relating to providing that county judges may authorize the payment of premiums on bonds of guardians, administrators or executors, where such bonds are made by approved surety companies, out of the estate being administered by such guardians, administrators or executors.
	SB 85	38-0 (1923)	Author: Baugh, James Harvey	Relating to providing for the return of an inventory and appraisement of the estate of a minor, and where such inventory and appraisement shows such estate to be or the value of $1,000.00 or less, authorizing a guardian to control, manage, or dispose of all or any part of the same without further application or order from the Probate Court.
	SB 432	38-0 (1923)	Author: Woods, James Hollins	Relating to authorizing the guardians of estates to make mineral leases on real estate of their ward; prescribing the manner in which the said mineral leases shall be made.
	HB 224	38-2 (1923)	Author: Irwin, Thomas K.	Relating to providing for the appointment and qualification of non-resident guardians of the estate of non-resident minors in the State of Texas; prescribing the procedure in such cases; fixing the amount of the bond of such guardians.
	SB 98	38-2 (1923)	Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison	Relating to providing for the appointment and qualification of non-resident guardians of the estates of non-resident minors in the State of Texas; prescribing the procedure in such cases.
	SB 217	37-0 (1921)	Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah	Relating to providing that temporary administrators appointed may be made permanent administrators.
	HB 189	36-0 (1919)	Author: Taylor, Mack | et. al.	Relating to authorizing the guardians of estates to make mineral leases on real estate of their wards, and prescribing the manner in which the said mineral leases shall be made.
	HB 318	36-0 (1919)	Author: Miller, Barry	Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the appointment of a guardian of a person of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard, on a hearing before the court, without the necessity of a jury trial, which will be granted if requested as set out in certain statute, and validating all appointments heretofore made without a jury trial.
	HB 478	36-0 (1919)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to amending certain statute relating to premium on surety company bond to be paid by guardian.
	HB 173	36-2 (1919)	Author: Davis, John E. | et. al.	Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide for the appointment of a guardian of a person with unsound mind or an habitual drunkard without the need of a jury trial.
	HB 311	35-0 (1917)	Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee	Relating to prescribing what facts an application for appointment of a guardian shall contain.
	HB 334	35-0 (1917)	Author: Nordhaus, Eugene S. | et. al.	Relating to regulating the selection of a guardian by a minor fourteen years of age or over.
	HB 739	35-0 (1917)	Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing	Relating to the appointment of guardians of estates.
	SB 439	35-0 (1917)	Author: Gibson, Flavius M.	Relating to providing for the appointment by the County Judge of guardians of the estates of persons incapable, from any cause, of properly managing their estates.
	HB 436	34-0 (1915)	Author: Bruce, Ernest L. | et. al.	Relating to authorizing guardians of estates to make mineral leases.
	HB 601	34-0 (1915)	Author: Florer, James A. | et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the appointment of a guardian for a person of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard.
	SB 246	34-0 (1915)	Author: King, Steve M.	Relating to authorizing guardians of estates to make mineral leases, and prescribing the manner in which said mineral leases shall be made.
	HB 15	33-0 (1913)	Author: Macgill, Charles P.	Relating to providing that the premium on a guardian's bond may not be a charge on the ward's estate.
	HB 16	33-0 (1913)	Author: Macgill, Charles P.	Relating to authorizing the County Judge in certain cases to appoint temporary guardians for minors and persons of unsound mind.
	HB 18	33-0 (1913)	Author: Macgill, Charles P.	Relating to authorizing the sale of property of the estate of wards for certain purposes.
	HB 23	33-0 (1913)	Author: Macgill, Charles P.	Relating to the investment and lending of the money of wards.
	HB 118	33-0 (1913)	Author: Simpson, J. E. | et. al.	Relating to bonds of guardians of minors.
	HB 127	33-0 (1913)	Author: Hall, William L. | et. al.	Relating to prescribing the conditions authorizing the sale of real estate by guardians.
	HB 445	33-0 (1913)	Author: Henry, Sr., Patrick | et. al.	Relating to authorizing guardians of estates to make mineral leases, and prescribing the manner in which said mineral leases shall be made.
	SB 67	33-0 (1913)	Author: Wiley, James Robert	Relating to the appointment of guardians and the investment by the guardian of surplus funds of the ward.
	SB 370	33-0 (1913)	Author: Nugent, Clinton W.	Relating to amending title 51 of the Revised Civil Statutes, relating to guardianship of persons of unsound mind and habitual drunkards, so as to add thereto articles 2743a and 3743b; providing for the partition and distribution of the estates of persons of unsound mind by their lawful heirs at law.
	SB 31	29-0 (1905)		Relating to authorizing the appointment of temporary guardians of minors and their estates, regulating their duties and requirements, and the practice in relation thereto.
	HB 624	26-0 (1899)		Relating to amending "An Act to amend Article 2601, Chapter 6, Title 51, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to bonds of guardians and sureties thereon," so as to authorize the giving of such bonds by companies organized in other States, and authorized to do business in this State.
	SB 15	25-0 (1897)		Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to bonds of guardians, and sureties thereon.
	SB 79	25-0 (1897)		Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; relating to loaning money of wards by their guardians.
	SB 186	24-0 (1895)		Relating to compelling county judges to require that the bonds of guardians be kept solvent.
	SB 23	22-1 (1892)		Relating to providing for the hypothecation of lands belonging to an estate in the hands of a guardian.
	SB 4	19-0 (1885)		Relating to amending article 2514 of chapter 5, title 47 of an act entitled, "An Act to adopt and establish the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas," adopted February 28, 1879.

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